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Kit Harington Isn’t New To Gilderoy Lockhart — He Voiced Him A Year Ago
Kit Harington is reprising his role as Gilderoy Lockhart for HBO's Harry Potter series, having previously voiced the character in an Audible audiobook recording. This marks an unusual instance where an actor gets a second opportunity at the same character. The article also notes Nicholas Hoult was initially announced for the role.
Morning Audio Files
Audible users are experiencing significant cellular data consumption due to a bug that bypasses WiFi-only download settings. This issue primarily affects Android users, leading to unexpected data charges.
Oprah brings her podcast to Amazon's streaming services
Amazon has secured a multiyear licensing deal with Oprah Winfrey to expand her podcast across its streaming services, including Prime Video, Amazon Music, Fire TV, and Audible. New episodes will continue to be available on YouTube and other platforms. The agreement also includes specials based on her "Oprah's Favorite Things" and "Oprah's Book Club" franchises, with Amazon licensing all 25 seasons of "The Oprah Winfrey Show."
How to find and cancel your unused subscriptions
This guide provides instructions on how to find and cancel unused subscriptions across various services and platforms. It details methods for checking bank statements, searching emails, and navigating cancellation processes for popular services like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Spotify, and YouTube TV. The article also discusses finance apps that can assist with subscription management.
Audible's new plan is $9 a month and still includes an audiobook credit
Audible has launched a new budget-friendly Standard plan at $9 per month, which includes a monthly audiobook credit previously exclusive to the Premium Plus tier. This new plan also grants access to a curated library of Audible Originals and Wondery+ content without ads. While audiobooks downloaded on the Standard plan are not retained after subscription cancellation, the company anticipates this move will attract millions of new users.
Morning Audio Files
Audible has introduced a new, lower-priced subscription plan in the U.S. and other territories. This move aims to make the audiobook service more accessible to a wider range of consumers.